PANCRELIPASE (Viokace) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PANCRELIPASE

What is the Trade Name for PANCRELIPASE?

Viokace

What are the Indications for PANCRELIPASE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VIOKACE tablets, in combination with a proton pump inhibitor, is indicated in adults for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy. VIOKACE is a combination of porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. VIOKACE, in combination with a proton pump inhibitor, is indicated in adults for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatectomy. ( 1 )

 

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